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Christmas and Santa Claus
History Trivia Questions

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So you think you know all about
Santa, Saint Nicholas and Christmas?
Then play the Christmas History trivia game!

Try this Yuletide Trivia Quiz to see how many questions you answer correctly!
Instructions:  Read the questions, click on the answers and then on "Display Score" to see how you did.  click Show Answers to see the correct answer and comments.  Then click on New Questions! to start a new Quiz with new questions!


1.  On September 21, 1897, the New York Sun wrote its famous reply to a young girl's question about the existence of Santa Claus. What was the little girl's name?






2.  Instead of reindeer, what is Santa rumoured to use to pull his sleigh when he delivers presents in Australia?






3.  Which of these is not another one of Santa's names?






4.  In the original "A Visit from St. Nicholas", which of these reindeer is called out by name?






5.  Although there are many theories as to where and why the practice originated, what country is generally credited with popularizing Christmas trees in the home?






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